Shrouded hose filter

Abstract

A water-deflecting shroud. In one embodiment, the water-defelcting shroud comprises a detachable parabolic shield to confine a rupture from a lint filter disposed within the parabolic shield, the parabolic shield configured to modify the rupture in the direction of the interior of the parabolic shield. A securing component coupled to the parabolic shield is configured to secure the shroud to the lint filter and the lint filter to a hose to deflect the rupture. In another embodiment, the shroud provides a splashguard to prevent the rupture from splashing onto adjacent areas and structures.

1. A water-deflecting shroud, comprising:
 a detachable parabolic shield to confine a rupture from a lint filter disposed within the parabolic shield, the parabolic shield configured to modify the rupture in the direction of the interior of the parabolic shield, and 
 a securing component coupled to the parabolic shield, the securing component configured to secure the shroud to the lint filter and the lint filter to a hose to deflect the rupture. 
 
   
   
     2. The shroud of  claim 1 , wherein the parabolic shield comprises at least one of a bell, cone, square, rectangular and triangular shield. 
   
   
     3. The shroud of  claim 1 , wherein the rupture comprises at least one of a rip, gash, crack, tear and gap in the fabric of the lint filter. 
   
   
     4. The shroud of  claim 1 , wherein the parabolic shield is further configured as a splashguard component to prevent the rupture from splashing onto an adjacent area, including at least one of a floor and a wall. 
   
   
     5. The shroud of  claim 1 , wherein the securing component further includes at least one of a pinching ring and a grommet.